The purpose of our club is to show 2 leeks every year and to enter a wide variety of other exhibits such as flowers, photographs, jams and preserves, home baking, paintings etc. But for our members, currently totalling a healthy 57, this is not the Club’s only interest.

Our concerted efforts bring what we hope is a strong sense of community to the Shire, encompassing all age groups from the primary school upwards. We work closely with Whitley Chapel School to involve the children in a variety of projects which are then displayed at our annual Show every September.

Moreover we enjoy a varied social calendar which gives all members and their friends the chance to meet others and welcome other residents from around the Shire. During the 2008/9 year we arranged the following events:

• September 08 - Leek Club Show
• October 08 - Race Night
• November 08 - Annual General Meeting
• February 09 - 60s/70s Dance
• April 09 - St George’s Evening

Forthcoming events this year will include a Sunday Family Barbecue, a Treasure Hunt, a Race Night (dates to be finalized) and, of course the culmination of our year, the Leek Club Show on Saturday September 19th at Whitley Chapel Village Hall.

If you wish to know more about the Club or wish to attend any of the functions, please contact Maggie Bennett on 601598 or George Carr, Chairman, on 606693